Holden, 29, had six goals, 16 assists and a minus-1 rating this season with Colorado. His 217 hits were 20th in the NHL and seventh among defensemen.
"I think Holden is a guy that has gotten better every year in the League," Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton said. "I think he's a pretty well-rounded guy. He can kill penalties. He can play both sides, real responsible. He can skate. I think he's good depth. We'll see where he fits in, but our guys are pretty excited to get him and we'll see where it goes."
Signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 28, 2008, as an undrafted free agent, Holden has 21 goals, 40 assists and a plus-1 rating in 221 regular-season NHL games with Columbus and Colorado.
